Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Today, nine out of ten supply chains are stuck. Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. These technologies are applicable to solve many problems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years. Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. 2023 call: Consumers will focus on home delivery performance and retailers will focus on home delivery cost reduction or recovery.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

The most significant for the supply chain market are assets from Baan, Formation Systems, Fygir, Intentia, Lawson, MAPICS, Mercia, and SSA Global. On August 13th, Infor announced the intent to purchase GT Nexus for 675M$. The largest was the purchase of Lawson in 2011 for 2B$. 2) Advanced Analytics.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services. Process Industry Moving Up the Supply Chain Maturity Curve. Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation. Number one on his list was “‘Non-Zero’ Supply Chains Win.”

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The procurement department is an integral part of any organization, playing a crucial role in the purchasing process. To get the most out of any procurement team, all the associated key roles need to be filled with qualified individuals that understand both technology and the principles of supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

The discussion of customer-segmented supply chains happens often. How do they buy from you? How do they buy from you?” Most supply chain planning teams do not know their customers. In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. Why does it matter to you?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 11, 2016

While I blog more business-focused research on Forbes , and tell stories from my travels on LinkedIn , this is my blog for the technology leader attempting to stay current on supply chain technology trends. I manage a team at Supply Chain Insights and actively publish using an Open Content research model.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Yet, within the supply chain, everyone waits for data and insights. One of my clients waits four days for a custom report. At another client there are 80 ERP systems, and the supply chain team cannot see across instances. Supply chains do not move in the cadence of the market. It is sad, but true.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Here are some tips on how to enable end-to-end visibility across your enterprise: Sense and respond are critical processes for supply chain visibility and can only be achieved through a collaborative network that is coupled with robust business process orchestration and advanced analytics.

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Stord

APRIL 4, 2022

What are the best applications of supply chain technology that should be driving B2B/B2C or omnichannel businesses? This creates fragmentation within their supply chains with several relationships to manage to ensure their product gets to their eventual destination. And what opportunities are being missed today?

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

As if the largest economic crisis since the Great Depression wasn’t enough of a challenge to the supply chain industry, the introduction of the smartphone and advanced analytics into the marketplace disrupted the industry further by providing an exponentially growing consumer base and easy access to goods and information.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As consumers continue to purchase goods at greater frequency and trade regulations become more complex, supply chain professionals are striving to establish end-to-end control of their business operations. So, if visibility is a key element of success, how does an organization obtain it and excel?

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Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2016

They expect to be able to make purchases and receive service in that same lightening quick timeframe. These growing customer-focused supply networks are slowly beginning to replace the traditional, linear supply chain which tends to focus on select links in the chain one at a time. Faster Results.

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Veridian Solutions

APRIL 15, 2019

Attracting supply chain technology talent is a big issue for today’s supply chain leaders. The generation is notorious for job hopping, and this creates the risk of attracting and retaining supply chain technology talent. Attracting Supply Chain Technology Talent Is Crucial to Success.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 17, 2018

Lyall, Mercier, and Gstettner note, “With a digital foundation in place, companies can capture, analyze, integrate, easily access, and interpret high quality, real-time data — data that fuels process automation, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and robotics, the technologies that will soon take over supply chain management.”

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Especially since many retailers have already purchased and shipped their goods ahead of the looming tariff changes. Recent industry reports detail the plight of retailers who aren’t utilizing agile inventory management to their best advantage.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

I had the opportunity to work with several excellent organisations, most notably, nearly 20 years with Ceva (including EGL or Eagle Global Logistcis) and now TVS SCS. We’ve invested in ensuring every step of the journey for the customer, from quote to reporting, is digitalised, and we’re moving on this roadmap with pace.

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2016

Much like IT, the supply chain is no longer a cost center … but instead a profit driver. As noted by Logistics Manager, citing a new DHL report, companies are sitting on a “gold mine” of supply chain data that offers a huge competitive advantage — if used properly. Getting Smart With Logistics Big Data.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2023

Which is why robotic process automation (RPA) can play an important supply chain role. A couple of years ago, Corrie White , Marketing Manager at Transfix, reported that new technologies were “flooding the freight industry” in an effort to make operations more efficient and effective.[2]

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Thanks to the Amazon Effect, innovative supply chain strategies and state-of-the-art technological deployment have become the norm rather than the exception among industry leaders. . The online retailer’s history reads like a textbook for rapid growth and unrelenting technological advancements for the modern supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2022

Supply chain technology industry analyst and Supply Chain Matters Founder Bob Ferrari provides added perspectives and highlights to last week’s announced acquisition of Starboard Solutions by Logility. Starboard Founder and President , Steve Johanson will lead a newly formed Center of Excellence within Logility.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. business logistics costs for 2021. .

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Advanced and predictive analytics Advanced and predictive analytics are deployed in real- or near-real time.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence.

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TMC

JUNE 17, 2020

Are you looking to improve visibility, automation, and optimization to achieve a more resilient supply chain? Then a global transportation management system (TMS) should be a key part of your supply chain technology strategy. Blake Gibbs, Director of Operational Excellence. DATE: June 24. TIME: 1:00 p.m.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) model has been gaining popularity among customers for some time now as manufacturers get a lot more room to provide customized brand experiences that bring a lot more delight to consumers, which in turn strengthen brand loyalty. These sentiments reflect in the consistent growth of theIndian D2C market.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

I don’t for one second deny that the companies on the list have great supply chains, but there are so many advances in Supply Chain technology, talent, skills and capabilities that it is hard to believe that all of this excellence is restricted to the same group of 20 companies year after year after year.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2020

Are you looking to improve visibility, automation, and optimization to achieve a more resilient supply chain? Then a global transportation management system (TMS) should be a key part of your supply chain technology strategy. Blake Gibbs, Director of Operational Excellence. DATE: June 24. TIME: 1:00 p.m.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 14, 2020

I don’t for one second deny that the companies on the list have great supply chains, but there are so many advances in Supply Chain technology, talent, skills and capabilities that it is hard to believe that all of this excellence is restricted to the same group of 20 companies year after year after year.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For many growing and established direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands alike, the supply chain is the most critical but also most challenging aspect of their operations. . The process involves complex steps, from procurement, to shipping products to end users, often resulting in a lack of visibility and high operational costs.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Which means, a retail logistics operation often requires both labor and supply chain technology — which can increase logistics costs significantly. In many cases, DTC brands will outsource retail logistics to a third-party to save on time and costs. Procuring inventory. The analytics are super helpful.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

Inefficient first-mile delivery can have a trickle down effect that will impact supply chain efficiency throughout the fulfillment stage, which can then slow down last-mile delivery. . Some of these inefficiencies often start with improper purchase ordering. The analytics are super helpful. Collect the right data.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 9, 2019

Market Research.com reports that online furniture stores are becoming the fastest-growing channel at a compound annual growth rate of 16.6%. Shippers also want the ability to deliver supply chain solutions that have fewer touchpoints to minimize product damage and maximize consumer satisfaction for their brands.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

She is now an Editor at Aggregage for the site Supply Chain Brief. “Currently, the biggest challenge for supply chain managers is…” Keeping up with consumers and their buying behaviors. Part of the problem is that technology is inherently risky. .

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